Council approves September 23, 2026 meeting minutes, 3–0

Approval of September 23, 2026 meeting minutes

3 yes, 0 no

Certificate of Appropriateness COAHPC-26-011 — carport canopy at 1005 Arizona Street

3 yes, 0 no

Approval of regular agenda

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Consent agenda: minutes and Resolutions 8210-8214

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Resolutions 8215 and 8216 — police supervisors contract and Teamsters insurance

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Approval of the minutes of the October 13, 2026, regular City Council meeting

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Resolution No. 8214, a resolution of the City Council of Boulder City, Nevada, approving Agreement No. 26148 (Interlocal Contract 3310) between the City of Boulder City and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to…

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Police Department Carport Canopy

1005 Arizona Street

A 153-by-36-foot, 8-foot-tall T-frame cantilever carport canopy over the police station parking lot to shade patrol vehicles and new EV chargers.

approved (3-0) · still approved

USDA Rural Development funding programs for Boulder City

The USDA pitched programs Boulder City has barely used: 1% home repair loans up to $40,000 and grants up to $10,000 for seniors, plus loan guarantees for rural businesses. The mayor wants a town hall to spread the word.

What it means: Low-income and senior homeowners, rural businesses, and potentially the city itself for facilities like fire stations or water systems.

Police Supervisors Collective Bargaining Agreement and Insurance

The city's sergeants and lieutenants worked more than a year without a current contract. The new deal adds a six-step pay schedule, retention bonuses at 15 and 20 years, and moves them onto the same Teamsters health plan as other employees — aiming to keep Boulder City pay competitive with Henderson, Metro, and North Las Vegas.

What it means: About $195,000 in year one and roughly $350,000 in the current fiscal year out of the general fund.

Conservation Easement law enforcement funding

Clark County is paying the city $655,608 through 2032 to patrol and prosecute violations in the Boulder City Conservation Easement, protecting desert tortoise habitat.

What it means: Brings $655,608 in county revenue into the general fund through 2032.

Xeriscape heat island and Bureau of Reclamation site conditions

Residents again complained the xeriscape conversion outside the Bureau's admin building left a heat island — dead plants, a lost Joshua tree, and mounds that heat nearby homes. The Bureau promised better communication and winter replanting but made no commitment on removing the mounds.

What it means: Nearby residents and garden visitors if replanting and signage proceed as promised.

Buchanan Boulevard Improvements and RTC Infrastructure Funding

The RTC is putting $100,000 toward designing upgrades along Buchanan from Elm to Adams — new pavement, sidewalks, ramps, drainage, and utility work. Design now; construction comes later.

What it means: No city money — the $100,000 comes from RTC fuel-tax funding.

2027 Historic Preservation Day Planning

HP Day returns May 8, 2027 with a $500 budget that members called unrealistic for a bigger event. The commission settled on a water theme and is eyeing partnerships and possibly a new venue to boost turnout.

What it means: The event budget is $500; a second utility mailer page would cost $1,500 and a magazine cover $775.

Historic Water Filtration Plant Restoration

The restored 1931 water filtration plant needs a long-term use, and public feedback strongly favors a water museum. The commission is working through restrooms, lighting, ownership records and accessibility before making a recommendation to the City Council.

What it means: Any restroom or lighting work will need a capital improvement budget request, and the current HP Day budget is only $500.

Police Department Carport Canopy COA

The city wants to shade its police vehicles and new EV chargers at the 1932 Spanish Revival police station, a contributing Historic District building. The commission found the modern canopy meets historic standards and approved it unanimously.

What it means: The Police Department and city fleet get sun protection; the public still has EV charging access at the post office lot.